Zoology
About the Major
Zoology majors focus on the study of individual organisms and populations and their relationships with other species and the environment. Coursework emphasizes the study of anatomy, behavior, evolution, ecology, genetics, physiology, and other specialized fields. Advanced undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research with faculty. An undergraduate degree in zoology is largely shaped by a student's course, laboratory and field work. Most zoology majors choose a zoology specialization to prepare for graduate studies or specialized employment; a pre-professional specialization to prepare for medical, dental or veterinary programs; or a secondary-education specialization to prepare for secondary-school teaching.
Our graduates have gone on to become...
- Winner of the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- An artist, coastal ecologist, and editor for the Cousteau Society
- The president and CEO of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Possible Careers for this Major
Prehealth & Prelaw
Any CLAS major may prepare you for admission to professional schools such as medical school, vet school, law school, etc.
For more possibilities visit the Career Resource Center Web Site
Cool Courses You Might Take
- Comparative Biomechanics (PCB 4712)
- Evolution (PCB 4674)
- Genetics (PCB 3063)
- Practical Experience in Teaching Zoology (ZOO 4940)
- Theory and Practice in the Biological Sciences (BSC 3402)
- Vertebrate Zoology (ZOO 2303C)
- For more course descriptions, please visit the course descriptions page in the Undergraduate catalog
Some Unique Opportunities in this Major
There are three tracks in the Zoology major:
- Biology Immersion Semester: You can choose to go to cool field sites or immerse yourself in a molecular lab. You will produce and analyze real data, and have a lot of fun doing actual research!
- Education Specialization
- Pre-Professional Specialization
- UF in Peru, Pre-Health Service Learning: Improve your proficiency in communicative Spanish, while exploring the cultures of Peru, with an emphasis on health-related systems.
- Zoologist Specialization
- For more opportunities, please refer to the department website
